Surgical Abortion

The surgical abortion procedure is performed using the vacuum aspiration method by our experienced doctor. It lasts only a few minutes.

On the day of your appointment for the surgical abortion, you will have blood testing and ultrasound to determine the gestational age of your pregnancy-“how far along you are”.

Our doctor will take your medical history and examine you.

You will be given materials to read and you will discuss the process with the clinical staff.

The surgical abortion procedure is performed using the vacuum aspiration method by our experienced doctor. It lasts only a few minutes.

A catheter will be placed in a vein giving you medications for relaxation and pain relief.

The cervix (the opening of the womb) is numbed and dilated.

The womb is evacuated via suction and curettage.

Your blood pressure and oxygen levels are monitored throughout the surgical procedure for your safety.

The entire process will only take a few minutes.

You will recover in the recovery room under the care of our staff.

You will be ready to go within 30 minutes of your surgery, when you are stable and feeling well enough to go.

You will return to our office in 1 week to be checked to make sure the process was successful.

We will then discuss your birth control options with you and prescribe you what you desire.

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE A SURGICAL ABORTION

Come to our office with a trusted person that will bring you home and stay with you for a few hours until you feel ready and well enough to be alone.

You should not have anything to drink or eat 6 hours prior to the procedure.

Wear comfortable clothes. Dark colored skirts are preferable as they may hide the presence of pads or any bleeding should your clothes be soiled. You may want to bring a change of underwear, sanitary pads or tampons from home.

Do not bring any valuables with you.

You should anticipate being at our office about one hour.

You cannot drive home and you cannot take a taxi for issues of your personal safety.

Should you need to call us for any problems before your visit, you may reach us at our phone line 702-531-5400.